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The Agony and the Ecstasy of Being a Dentist on Halloween
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The Agony and the Ecstasy of Being a Dentist on Halloween

Dentists are people, too, and it turns out that they have sugar cravings just like the rest of us mortals.
Does Your Favorite Chocolate Bar Taste Different? You May Not Be Crazy
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Does Your Favorite Chocolate Bar Taste Different? You May Not Be Crazy

Your tastebuds change, and so do candy recipes. But can you catch the difference?
This Roasted Cranberry Sauce Practically Makes Itself
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This Roasted Cranberry Sauce Practically Makes Itself

Most importantly, it makes a superior condiment for sandwiches the next day.
The Best Candy Is: Reese's, But You Already Know This
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The Best Candy Is: Reese's, But You Already Know This

You either agree that Reese's are the best candy—or you're lying.
Unlikely Advice from Anthony Bourdain's Appetites
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Unlikely Advice from Anthony Bourdain's Appetites

"If you ever need to deliver a baby unexpectedly..."
Sarah Jessica Parker on Thanksgiving Nightmares and Perfect Peas
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Sarah Jessica Parker on Thanksgiving Nightmares and Perfect Peas

Inside Sarah Jessica Parker's ever-evolving, pie-packed family Thanksgiving.
Jose Andres: Your Restaurant Order Can Make a Political Difference
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Jose Andres: Your Restaurant Order Can Make a Political Difference

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Jose Andres sits down with Adam Rapoport and Andrew Knowlton to talk food politics, the dining scene in his hometown of Washington D.C. and, like any Spaniard knows, the proper way to make a gin and tonic.
6 Halloween Wines That Will Haunt You
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6 Halloween Wines That Will Haunt You

Forget tasting notes of oak—think Dracula’s coffin.
What Happens Behind-the-Scenes on Food Commercials
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What Happens Behind-the-Scenes on Food Commercials

'Transparent' actor and comedian Rob Huebel dishes on food commercials' funniest behind-the-scenes moments.
The Best Candy Is: ZOURS, the Most Underrated Sour Candy of Them All
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The Best Candy Is: ZOURS, the Most Underrated Sour Candy of Them All

ZOURS, aka sour Mike and Ike 2.0, are consistent—consistently the best.
We're Psyched When This Arugula Salad Takes Up Half Our Thanksgiving Plate
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We're Psyched When This Arugula Salad Takes Up Half Our Thanksgiving Plate

This salad brings the sunshine, not the other way around.
Why You Should Let Your Kids Eat All the Halloween Candy They Want
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Why You Should Let Your Kids Eat All the Halloween Candy They Want

Health police parents, it's time to turn in your badges.
How to Live Your Best Fried Rice Life
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How to Live Your Best Fried Rice Life

The chefs of Fat Rice school us on all of the combinations (and the essential techniques) necessary to make sure your fried rice is fluffy and delightful, not a soggy, clumpy mess.
The Best Candy Is: Mellowcreme Pumpkins, Because This Isn't Even a Contest
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The Best Candy Is: Mellowcreme Pumpkins, Because This Isn't Even a Contest

Get out of here with your candy corn: Mellowcreme pumpkins are the best Halloween candy of all time.
These Glazed Shallots Are Thanksgiving's Sleeper Hit
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These Glazed Shallots Are Thanksgiving's Sleeper Hit

There's no such thing as seconds of these glazed shallots—they disappear too fast.
Ina Garten on the Camping Trip That Changed How She Thought About Food
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Ina Garten on the Camping Trip That Changed How She Thought About Food

Ina gets personal in her new book, Cooking for Jeffrey.
The Best Candy Is: Caramello, the Unsung Hero of the Candy Aisle
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The Best Candy Is: Caramello, the Unsung Hero of the Candy Aisle

The unsung chocolate hero, Caramello, may be the greatest candy of all time.
The One Tip That Will Change How You Buy Wine
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The One Tip That Will Change How You Buy Wine

A whole new world of great wine is about to open up.
These 5 Discontinued Candy Bars Have the Most Rabid Cult Followings
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These 5 Discontinued Candy Bars Have the Most Rabid Cult Followings

These 5 discontinued candy bars continue to pull at the heartstrings of sugar fiends across the country.
This Election, Eat Your Feelings in Sundae Form
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This Election, Eat Your Feelings in Sundae Form

Make America Ice Creamy Again
The Deeply Personal Stories Behind Chefs' Tattoos
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The Deeply Personal Stories Behind Chefs' Tattoos

A new book, Knives & Ink, reveals what you've always wanted to know about chefs' ink.
'Election Cake' Makes a Modern Day Resurgence
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'Election Cake' Makes a Modern Day Resurgence

Bakeries around the country agree: This election needs more cake. They are re-interpreting an age-old recipe for modern day tastes.
What NFL Players Actually Eat
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What NFL Players Actually Eat

Also kale, light ranch dressing, and breakfast for dinner.
6 Beer Trends to Look Out for in 2017
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6 Beer Trends to Look Out for in 2017

Buh-bye pumpkin spice. Hello fruit and... vegetables?!
Golden Milk: Separating Fact, Fiction, and Lies My Mother Told Me About Turmeric
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Golden Milk: Separating Fact, Fiction, and Lies My Mother Told Me About Turmeric

Was it really turmeric milk that prevented this writer from getting the flu for over a decade?
A Recipe for Feminist Popcorn
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A Recipe for Feminist Popcorn

Artist Liza Lou remembers her mother's important lesson about feminism in her recipe for popcorn.
5 Chefs on How They'd Jazz Up Meatballs
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5 Chefs on How They'd Jazz Up Meatballs

A tweak of the most standard meatballs ingredients—ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg—can yield the most breathtaking variations.
The Best Cheese at Trader Joe's
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The Best Cheese at Trader Joe's

Jalapeño and honey chevre, we can’t quit you.
'The Swing State' Is the Very Strong Cocktail You Need for This Election
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'The Swing State' Is the Very Strong Cocktail You Need for This Election

We made the strongest cocktail possible, just in time for the election. You're gonna need it.
Katie Holmes’s Oatmeal Includes Truffle Oil and Sriracha